(ST) Singapore Zoo marks mid autumn festival with a bang

President Tony Tan Keng Yam and his family celebrated the mid autumn festival together with 5,000 people at the zoo on Sunday night. -- ST PHOTO: RAJ NADARAJAN By Amelia Tan President Tony Tan Keng Yam and his family celebrated the mid-autumn festival together with 5,000 people at the Singapore Zoo on Sunday night. The president, who was accompanied by his daughter, son-in-law and two grandchildren told reporters that such occasions serve as an opportunity for families and people of all races to bond. He said: 'I think we all had a very good time here. Such family bonding I believe is very important for Singapore because we need to create formal occasions where families, children can bond with their parents and grandparents. It is the best way of building a sense of unity and comfort within the family.' The president was attending an event called Moon Night 2011, organised...